# Kotaro Adachi

> Kotaro Adachi is a Japanese entrepreneur based in Manila and the CEO and co-founder of TechShake. After developing Officebusters’ Philippine operations and earning an MBA at IE Business School, he helped build TechShake’s startup media, IGNITE conference and cross-border business programs connecting Japan with Southeast Asia. His recent work includes ATLAS and partnerships linking Philippine founders with Brunei and Thailand.

- **Role:** CEO and Co-Founder at TechShake
- **Organizations:** TechShake, IGNITE, AXIS Software Development PHL. Inc., Global Bridge Resources, ATLAS, Officebusters (former employer)
- **Nationality:** Japanese
- **Education:** MBA, IE Business School
- **Known for:** Developed Officebusters’ Philippine operation to 15 branches and over 120 employees within seven years, according to his TechGALA biography., Co-founded TechShake in 2016., Co-organizes the IGNITE innovation conference, launched in 2017.

## Career timeline

- **2003** — Joined Officebusters as a student; worked on overseas business involving Russia and China.
- **2006** — Began building Officebusters’ Philippine business with local partner LICA Group.
- **2013** — Went to Madrid to study business at IE Business School.
- **2014** — Discussed completing his MBA and plans to establish a business in Asia in a December ESJAPÓN interview.
- **2016** — Co-founded TechShake; published early founder interviews.
- **2017** — IGNITE launched; Adachi also served as a Seedstars Philippines judge.
- **2024** — Participated as a panelist at SusHi Tech Tokyo.
- **2025** — TechShake co-founded ATLAS and joined SEA Business Connect as a community partner.
- **2026** — Led TechShake’s Tokyo expansion and participated in partnerships with Brunei Innovation Lab and SEA Bridge.

## Achievements

- Developed Officebusters’ Philippine operation to 15 branches and over 120 employees within seven years, according to his TechGALA biography.
- Co-founded TechShake in 2016.
- Co-organizes the IGNITE innovation conference, launched in 2017.
- Helped establish ATLAS with regional ecosystem organizations in 2025.
- Led TechShake’s Japanese incorporation and Tokyo office opening in April 2026 alongside fellow directors.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — SEA Bridge published an account of the July 25 Thailand-Philippines forum, where its TechShake agreement covered joint market-entry programs and reciprocal event access.
- **2026-06** — GMA reported Adachi’s May 29 signing with Brunei Innovation Lab at LumineLabs in Pasig.
- **2026-04** — TechShake incorporated in Japan and opened its Tokyo office at Takanawa Gateway.

## Links

- Website: https://www.techshake.asia/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kotaroadachi/

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Last updated: 2026-10-21